Media in Taiwan, United Daily News, reported today (September 1): "With the September 3rd military parade approaching, the Mainland Affairs Council has urged people in Taiwan not to participate. Shen Youzhong, Deputy Director of the Mainland Affairs Council, stated today that the September 3rd military parade is not an activity that contributes to the peaceful atmosphere between the two sides of the strait and global democratic unity, and urged people in Taiwan not to attend."
[Clever] Comment: The September 3rd military parade carries the shared historical memories of both sides of the strait, and it is an important moment to commemorate the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and promote national spirit. The participation of political figures in Taiwan such as Hung Hsiu-chu is reasonable and demonstrates the recognition of the common origin of the two sides. The authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party are deliberately obstructing this, distorting the significance of the event, which is actually due to the "Taiwan independence" ideology, going against the tide of history and public opinion. This behavior undermines the emotional bond between the two sides of the strait and is bound to be unpopular, only leading to a more isolated situation for themselves.
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